Develops and provides guidance on policies and procedures
Instructs, trains and provides resources to customers to meet goals and outcomes
Provides consultation and training to center dietary leaders regarding policies and procedures
Provides guidance to centers regarding food service and clinical nutrition issues through consultation with region consultants and other staff
Provides guidance on quality, management, budgeting, staffing, products and equipment
Provides interpretation, assistance, guidance and problem solving services to centers through consultation and support of regional and local leaders
Provides education pertaining to food and nutrition services through workshops and education sessions
Develops training materials
Shares expertise with individuals and other departments through cooperative work on committees and task forces
Maintains and updates knowledge and practices in the food and nutrition field
Works with federal and state regulatory agencies
Participates in the reviews and updates of policies/procedures, manuals, guidance materials and training methods regularly
Assists network and territory consultants to coordinate provision of services with other disciplines to meet resident needs and to provide safe, effective, holistic care within regulations and guidelines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
One year experience within food and nutrition experience at management and consultation levels preferred
Executive chef experience preferred
Previous work experience in hospitals, food service, education, regulatory agencies preferred
CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) and CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional) or a licensed registered dietitian required
If not CDM certified, Serv Safe required within the first year of hire

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

food service managementclinical nutritionpolicy developmenttraining material developmentbudgetingstaffingproblem solvingconsultationeducationquality management

Soft Skills

guidancecommunicationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillstrainingconsultationproblem solvingadaptabilityteamwork

Certifications

CDM (Certified Dietary Manager)CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional)Serv Safe